Reality Star Tony McCollister Arrested for Animal Sex Acts and Child Abuse Material

Arrest of Tony McCollister

• 🚨 Tony McCollister, a former reality TV star from "Neighbors With Benefits," was arrested in Warren County, Ohio.
• ⚖️ He faces charges of felony pandering obscene material involving children and misdemeanor sexual conduct with animals.
• 🚓 McCollister is accused of uploading child sex abuse material to his Google account and engaging in sex acts with two dogs.

Girlfriend Erica Grove's Charges

• 🐾 McCollister's girlfriend, Erica Grove, has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of sexual conduct with an animal.
• 🏠 Deputies and detectives, including SWAT, were on scene at Grove's home during the investigation.

Body Camera Footage and Detainment

• 📸 Body-worn camera footage captured McCollister being taken into custody in his pajamas.
• 🚑 McCollister complained of a panic attack, numbness in his arm and face, and high blood pressure, leading to a medical check and transport to the hospital.
• 🐶 Deputies and animal welfare advocates were involved in securing loose animals, including cats and a small dog named Beiju, while larger dogs were found in kennels.

Investigation Details and Animal Welfare

• 🏠 The investigation involved a search warrant at the girlfriend's residence, where visiting grandparents were also present.
• 🐕 Animal control and welfare advocates were called to remove the dogs involved in the investigation.
• 🏥 EMTs checked McCollister on scene but found no immediate medical issues, though he opted to go to the hospital.

Legal Proceedings

• ⚖️ McCollister was booked into Warren County Jail on two counts and his case will be heard by a grand jury.
• 📅 Erica Grove has not yet been given a trial date for her charge.
• 📺 The report was delivered by Angenette Levy on Law&Crime's "Crime Fix."